Gastronomy
More than 180 restaurants are opened in the valley during the winter season, they offer all the variety of culinary traditions of the Valley: Aran, French and Spanish cuisine as well as a number of separate dishes borrowed from the traditions of the Alps. Most of the restaurants are a family business, where a chef was born and has grown up in the valley, received and education in France and is always present in the kitchen during the season, always happy to welcome the guests.
ALPS ARANESI WILL BE PLEASED TO ADVISE YOU ON THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN THE VALLEY
Restaurants
11 best restaurants in the valley. All of them have the menu on Russian.
Ticolet
Creative cozy restaurant with Aran kitchen at the foot of the slopes. It was one of the first to be opened in Baqueira in 1976, and over the years won a reputation as one of the best restaurants of the valley. It has three halls, two of which are set aside for small businesses and companies for fondue and raclette.
Where: Baqueira, Edif.Bisiberri, the central square of El Forum
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www.ticolet.com
Casa Irene
Gorgeous Aran kitchen, pleasant atmosphere, attention to every detail and guest services in Russian. King Juan Carlos dined here 117 times. Specialties of restaurant: halibut with onion, pickled in the old wine vinegar, roasted pigeon with morels, rib-eye steak sauce innards, pear tartlet with caramel sauce or honey cream with saffron.
Where: Arties, c / Major, 3
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Hours: 13.00-15.00, 20.00-22.30
www.hotelcasairene.com
Eth Restilhè
A cozy family restaurant with a 35-year history offers traditional cuisine. The kitchen uses local products of the highest quality. Salads, Olla aranesa, pies, homemade desserts and a good wine list. If desired, you can watch the process of preparing food in the kitchen itself.
Where: Garos, Plaça de la Carrera, 2
restilhe.com
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Opening hours.
Mon-Thu dinner (Phase 1): 2000-2200, (stage 2) and 22.15 before closing
Fri-Sat 13.30-15.30 lunch dinner (Phase 1): 2000-2200, (stage 2) and 22.15 before closing
Sunday - closed.
Era Mola - Gustavo y María José
A small, family-run restaurant serving traditional Spanish cuisine in the heart of Vielha. The stone walls and wooden beams create a cozy atmosphere. Try the egg-cocotte with foie gras, truffles and potatoes, cream of langoustine with sauteed shrimp, roasted pork knuckle, river trout "at home", pancake cake with mandarin mousse.
Where: Carrèr Marrec, 14, Vielha (Vielha)
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www.restauranteeramola.com
Era Coquela
The best of all the restaurants of Vielha is located next to the Ice Palace on the banks of the River Garonne and offers Aran creative cuisine, quality food and excellent service. Specialties: mushroom risotto with carpaccio of venison with caramelised sturgeon, vegetables and vegetable chips, duck breast with black currant liqueur. A great selection of desserts and wines.
Where: Avenguda Garona, 29, Vielha (Vielha)
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www.eracoquela.com
Unhola
A restaurant serving traditional Basque and Aran cuisine was founded in 1985. Located in the village Baguergue a five-minute drive from the ski station, in a quiet and comfortable place. Some specialties: fried sea bream with garlic and chili peppers, soaked in Jerez Gran Reserva, leg of lamb with honey and rosemary with baked potato, salad with baked goat cheese under the balsamic vinegar.
Where: C / Major 16, Baguergue
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Hours: Tue-Fri, 20.00-23.00. Mon - closed.
On weekends and public holidays, the restaurant is opened from 13.00 to 15.60 and from 20.00 to 23.00
www.restauranteunholaweb.es
Eth Cerer de Montadí
Restaurant in Salardú opened since 1967 is specializing in meat, they are experts to prepare grilled beef bones. It is cozy and has closed rooms for smaller companies. The restaurant's extensive wine list is available on the website. Try hake with roasted garlic, potato casserole or pork sausage with white beans.
Where: Salardú (Salardú), opposite bank La Caixa
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www.montadi.com
Casa Peru
The atmospheric restaurant serving contemporary author Aran kitchen with beautiful views of the valley. located in Bagerge - the most high village of Val d'Aran (1409 m). Today, the restaurant is run by the fourth generation of restaurateurs, so, the quality of service and food is excellent. Try the tortilla, venison and homemade beer and desserts.
Where: C / st. Antoni, 4. (Bagergue), Bagerge
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www.aranweb.com / casaperu
Biniaran
The restaurant offers Aran creative cuisine in vanguard interiors. Speciality - the famous entrecote «Café de París». A great place to end the day after a few hours of riding.
Where: C / Baile Francisco Barra, Artiès (Artiès)
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Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, everything 20.00-23.00, Fri-Sat 20.00-24.00, Sunday - closed. Restaurant opening hours during the Christmas holidays at Easter: 13.30-15.30
www.biniaran.com
Prat Aloy
One of the best restaurants Salardú, located on the banks of the river, you can come here to the apres-ski on pintxos, to degustation of gin and tonics, and, of course, for dinner. Traditional Aran kitchen. fast and friendly service. The restaurant specializes in grilled meats, has a private farm to cultivate vegetables, produces pates and meat snacks. They use local products: cheese, sturgeon, mushrooms, meat and potatoes. Great cocktail menu.
Where: c / de Aiguamoig, Salardú (Salardú)
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Hours: 17.00-01.00, weekends and public holidays, the restaurant is open all day. Monday - closed.
www.prataloy.com
Eth Bot
Small cozy restaurant serving traditional Aran cuisine is located in a traditional house and offers a great selection of meat dishes. It is considered the best restaurant in Salardú.
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Where: Plaza Major, 1, Salardú (Salardú)
Vegetarian restaurant
The owners of the Museum of the Pyrenees in Salardú is a married couple, they also offer guests all services in the building that before was the first mountain refuge in Val d'Aran. Today it has become a cozy hostel and a museum. The hostess prepares excellent vegetarian meals that are served in the hall next to the fireplace. Only with a reservation.
Where: Plaça Major / C-28, Salardú (Salardú)
www.pyrenmuseu.com
Tastings
Gin and tonics tasting
We invite you to taste the best gin and tonics (new Spanish trend) in the village of Salardú. You'll learn the secrets of the mixing of gin and tonic and surprise your friends and family with new knowledge and skills. We offer you to learn everything about the different combination of gin and tonics. You will mix the drinks, moving from simple to difficult, and learn about new trends in this difficult craft of the bartender.
Wine and cheese tasting
Excellent wine tastings take place in the Valley, and as a snack you can eat heese, light salads, sliced venison and other delicacies. Owners of local wine shops know everything about wine tasting, they know methods of production of white, red and pink wines, champagne and cava, as well as all the latest news and even details of personal lives of wine producers. In the relaxed atmosphere of a home you will not only learn to work with wine, but also get valuable dining experience and relax in great company.
Also you can opt for the following tastings: vodka / gin / whiskey / rum with various kinds of snacks.
Master-classes
Top chefs Valley will hold you for a master class on the Aran or Spanish cuisine. They can also offer you services lika a private chef (in the apartments, for private celebrations).
